Citizenship: Duties, Rights, and Liberties
Session 5: Civic Responsibilities

Materials

• Textbook

Instructional Activities

1. Introduce civic responsibilities by explaining the meaning of each.
   
   
2. Explain that civic responsibilities are fulfilled by choice; they are voluntary.
   
   
3. Some responsibilities of citizens are as follows:
   •    Register and vote.
   •    Hold elective office.
   •    Influence government by communicating with government officials.
   •    Serve in voluntary, appointed positions.
   •    Participate in political campaigns.
   •    Keep informed regarding current issues.
   •    Respect others' rights to an equal voice in government.
   
   
4. Use the last 15 minutes of class for a brief writing activity (an essay consisting of a paragraph or two). Have students answer the following questions: “Which of the responsibilities listed above is the most important?  Why do you think it is?”